Embark On a Cozy Adventure in YARETA
Mariana Games, a three-person indie studio from Taiwan, has officially opened a free Steam Playtest for YARETA, its upcoming combat-free open-world puzzle adventure. The playtest is available now, allowing anyone to jump in directly through the game’s Steam page without requiring a key or registration. Players can expect around two hours of gameplay in this early build.
In YARETA, players step into the role of an investigator from the World Library, exploring a mysterious ancient world with the help of a sky-reaching rope that makes traversal fast and fluid. Rather than fighting enemies, the game focuses entirely on exploration and discovery. Players can touch nearly everything in the world, from plants and wildlife to forgotten ruins, to reveal stories and clues, helping players uncover the history of the land.
The latest playtest introduces the Hexagonal Great Tree Ruins, a brand-new underground dungeon hidden beneath a massive ancient tree. Here, players solve puzzles left behind by a lost civilization while encountering a giant deity trapped far below the surface. The update also expands the area around Mirror Lake with more interactive creatures, ruins, and hidden secrets. A new backpack equipment system lets players attach items that trigger unique and sometimes unexpected effects.
In addition, the build includes improved animations, visual effects, performance optimizations, Steam Deck compatibility, and controller rumble support.
YARETA has already attracted industry attention after being selected for Tokyo Game Show 2026’s Selected Indie 80 from more than 1,000 entries. The game has also earned multiple awards in Taiwan, including Best 3D Art at the Bahamut ACG Creation Awards, along with a Best Audio nomination at the Taipei Game Show Indie Game Award.
If you’re looking for a relaxing adventure focused on exploration instead of combat, then make sure to join the playtest right now.